B.C. naturopathic physician’s attempt to sue province over non-existent vaccination requirement dismissed – CTV

June 21, 2024

A B.C. woman’s attempt to sue the provincial government over a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that doesn’t currently exist has been dismissed.

Jennie Weisenburger brought her lawsuit against the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia and the provincial government, in the form of provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix.

Weisenburger alleged that the college – on the direction of provincial officials – had restricted her freedom of expression, and that she anticipates that Henry will require naturopathic physicians to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at some point in the future.

“Throughout the height of the pandemic and to date, (Henry) has never issued an order that would require the plaintiff, who is not employed in the public health-care system, to be vaccinated in order to provide her services,” reads B.C. Supreme Court Justice David A. Crerar’s decision on the case, which was issued Tuesday and published online Wednesday.

Read more: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-naturopathic-physician-s-attempt-to-sue-province-over-non-existent-vaccination-requirement-dismissed-1.6934904